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SB03 SWX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,122 mi
Last recorded114,122 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SWX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,122 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 112,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak y section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel hose insecure filler neck at tank lost strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,385 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS UPPER AND LOWER HAS CORROSION

Fail 22 Oct 2018 109,367 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT COIL SPRINGS NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS UPPER AND LOWER HAS CORROSION

bonnet latch sticking

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,686 miles

cross member and lower wishbone at rear have corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside blade torn

cross member and lower wishbone at rear have corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,069 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 102,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,588 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,356 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,354 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,839 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,839 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BONNET NOT CLOSING

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 42,611 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,625 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 39,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,761 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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SB03 SWX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB03 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB03 SWX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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